A new Fringe-style dance festival is delectable “Ripe Fruit”
Ripe Fruit showcases modern dance artists working at a professional level, and offering a snapshot of work that has been researched and is now ready for presentation.
Review: Lisa Nasson’s debut play “Mischief” is a layered exploration of family, history and grief
“There’s an easy generosity in the ensemble’s chemistry that keeps the work elastic, even as the play probes hard questions about justice, remembrance, and what it means to find your place in a world…” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Austin Eckert on love, war and ambiguity in “Troilus and Cressida”
“What struck me about Troilus and Cressida before we started the work was the perspective and opinion Shakespeare invites his audience to consider, regarding one of our most famous and influential ancient Greek stories.” ~ Austin Eckert
Review: Canadian Stage’s “A Doll’s House” is taut, claustrophobic and urgent
“In a moment when conversations about marriage, motherhood, and autonomy are painfully alive and important, Canadian Stage offers us a production that is bracing, nuanced, and clear-eyed,” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Karina Zhou has a new book: “Eddy’s Shadow Puppets”
“I truly believe that everyone is an artist at heart, even if we express ourselves in different ways.” ~ Karina Zhou
Inside “Company”: Krystin Pellerin on love, intensity, and Sondheim
“I love how Sarah expresses her love and devotion to Harry through competition and combat. It’s infectious, and so much fun to play.” ~ Krystin Pellerin
Review: You’ll struggle to hold applause for spectacular “Wing Chun”
“Fusing contemporary dance with the techniques of Wing Chun martial arts, the production achieves an awe-inspiring balance of technical virtuosity, gravity-defying dance sequences, and narrative complexity.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Kelly Holiff on becoming Elsa — and why theatre magic still matters
“I feel honoured that our director Rachel Peake saw this in me: the ability to carry the weight of what Elsa is for so many kids…” ~ Kelly Holiff
Review: King Theatre Company’s “A Christmas Carol” is spirited and special
“King Theatre Company’s intimate production of A Christmas Carol understands this completely – and delivers it in spades.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Review: Attend this tale of “Sweeney Todd” – it’s killer.
“You’ll find spectacle and slow ache in this sharply tuned revival that finds freshness in a classic tale.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Review: King Black Box’s “Bug” is a squirming, haunting triumph
“Ultimately, what makes this staging exceptional is how every design element works together to magnify these performances.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Emily Richardson brings sharp comedy and team spirit to new “The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical”
“Writing sketch comedy made me a better team player…. Comedy works better when the whole ensemble shines.” ~ Emily Richardson